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Islamabad Suicide Blast Near Kacheri Leaves 12 Dead, 21 Injured
At least 12 people were killed and 21 others injured in a suicide bombing near the Islamabad Kacheri (District Judicial Complex) earlier today. According to police, a vehicle caught fire immediately after the blast, with flames rapidly spreading and damaging several nearby cars and motorcycles. A large number of security personnel were deployed to the […]
Corruption Case Against Lakshman Yapa to Proceed After Court Rejects Objection
The Colombo High Court today (10) dismissed a preliminary objection filed by the defense in the corruption case against former Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena and former BOI Director General Jayanta Edirisinghe. The defense requested that the case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption be thrown out. However, High Court Judge […]
Thalawa Bus Crash: 17-Year-Old Student Dead, 47 Injured
A 17-year-old school student has died and 47 others were injured in a bus accident at the Jayaganga Junction in Thalawa, according to the Director of the Anuradhapura Hospital. The accident occurred this afternoon when a private bus veered off the road. Hospital authorities confirmed that 47 injured individuals were admitted, with 46 currently receiving […]
Death Penalty for Six in Brutal 2015 Double Murder
Six individuals convicted over a brutal double murder have been sentenced to death. The verdict was delivered by Ampara High Court Judge Ruchira Srimith Mendis Wijesekara after a lengthy trial. The case pertains to an incident that occurred on April 14, 2015, in the Padiyathalawa area, where three individuals were assaulted. Two of the victims […]
Seven Sri Lankan Drug Traffickers Hiding in Middle East Offer to Surrender Minister
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala says seven Sri Lankan drug traffickers currently hiding in the Middle East have informed authorities of their willingness to surrender. The minister made the disclosure on Saturday during the Colombo District phase of the national anti-drug initiative, “A Nation United,” held at the Colombo District Secretariat. According to Minister Wijepala, […]
Woman Arrested with Over 5kg of Heroin in Seenigama Raid
A woman has been arrested with more than 5 kilograms of heroin during a police raid in the Seenigama, Godagama area. The operation was carried out by the Meetiyagoda Police following a tip-off received by officers. Police said that investigations are continuing to identify possible links to a wider drug network.
MPs’ Vehicles Must Be Returned After Term Ends Deputy Minister Namal Karunaratne
Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Namal Karunaratne, says that vehicles provided to Members of Parliament (MPs) are issued strictly on a returnable basis and must be handed back to the government once their term of office concludes. Speaking about the current state of the government vehicle fleet, he noted that many vehicles used by […]
Court Fines Gampola Divisional Secretary for Obstructing Sri Lanka’s First Cable Car Project
The Court of Appeal has issued a writ order against the Gampola Divisional Secretary, prohibiting any unauthorized interference with Sri Lanka’s first cable car project being constructed in the Ambuluwawa area. Delivering the ruling yesterday (07), Justice Gihan Kulatunga also ordered the Divisional Secretary to pay Rs. 100,000 in legal costs to the petitioner, Amber […]